Object number
68/151
Collection
Description
A root chopper, used for cutting up turnips and other roots for use as animal feed. It consists of a cross-shaped iron blade and a D-shaped wooden handle. It is part of the Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment.
Physical description
1 root chopper: metal (iron); wooden handle
Archival history
The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form – ‘ROOT CHOPPER // 68/151 // LIVESTOCK // SHARP COLLECTION // Iron // Wood // [pencil drawing].’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9050.tif - High resolution image
